Oregon Building Engineering Services Team Leader

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

• Serve as the geographic lead in Oregon for the Building Engineering Services (BES) business group, leading a multi-discipline design team (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control Systems, and Fire Protection) to support building-related work in multiple market sectors, including Technology and Data, Water/Wastewater, Power, Healthcare, Education & Science, and others throughout HDR.
• Provide leadership and take responsibility for operations of a production team including staff development, morale, workload planning, quality control, schedule adherence and marketing support.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of the BES Business Group staff to meet client needs and market drivers.
• Assist with daily operations, such as project oversight and management reviews.
• May also function as Senior/Lead Engineer and/or Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to leadership and management responsibilities.
• Take administrative responsibility for staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other teams.
• Be involved in marketing, planning, proposals and interviews when applicable.
• Be directly involved with cross-business group partners in marketing, project production and related issues.
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system. Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel.
• Work cooperatively with local Area Management, Regional Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Group Managers, and marketing staff in local and national efforts. Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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Location:

United States-Oregon-Portland

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting: Dec 11, 2025